Muppet Treasure Island [VHS]
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Actor: Bill Barretta, Danny Blackner, Kevin Bishop, Kevin Clash, Marcus Clarke (II)Primary Contributor: Tim Curry
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language), Analog
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC
Running Time: 100 minutes
Release Date: 1996-09-11
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Publisher: Jim Henson Video
Studio: Jim Henson Video
VHS Movie Reviews of Muppet Treasure Island [VHS]
Movie Review: Calling All Pirates!
Summary: 4 Stars
Like many other muppet movies, this movie is so well done in that we don't even think about the fact that many of the characters are puppets, but some of them are human as well.
The movie starts with Billy Bones telling telling the story of one of his adventures with a group of pirates. Really soon, a pirate from his past appears with a death threat. (Giving someone a death threat and allowing him to live a little longer can actually be worse than killing him right away. In some cases, fear of death can be worse than death itself.) Supposedly, Billy Bones double crossed the pirates he had worked with. (There are some rules that even a bad guy obeys. And one of them is not double crossing your comrades.)
Moving on, Gonzo, Rizzo, and the young Jim go on an adventure to find the lost buried treasure. The trip is lead by our favorite frog. We also meet Tim Curry who seems nice enough, but we get the impression that he is hiding his true intentions.
Very quickly, we later discover that Tim Curry is not a simple cook, but rather he is an effective pirate who has been 'playing the cook' to get the information he needs. In some ways, he is very bad, but he carries a charm that makes him likable. And to be fully honest, he does have some redeeming traits. (When his own life is threatened, he allows the young Jim to escape to safety. And in a rather touching moment, he returns the 'borrowed under a threat' compass to Jim. The compass had once belonged to Jim's dead father.)
One point worth some attention here is that at one point Tim Curry faces death threats from his own group of pirates. Someone apparently did their 'pirate research.' A pirate captain only remained in control as long as he kept his crew happy. (There is no law for a pirate to turn to.) So the point that his crew was ready to kill him at one point is realistic. To Tim Curry's credit, the way he avoids it, and wins back the loyalty of his crew shows just how sharp and shrewd his character is.
Rather predictably, our favorite frog, (who is now a captain) runs into a former girlfriend he left at the altar. (Not surprisingly she is a pig.) There reunion of course has some tension, but we also see that reconciliation is possible. With some well placed comic moments, we see that she has been with some other men since, including Tim Curry.
Without going on too long, we have the 'often wanted in pirate movies' final conflict. And sensing what we 'as the audience' probably wanted, Tim Curry escapes justice.
The songs are especially well placed, and Gonzo and Rizzo offer their usual narration with charm.
Overall, it's a great movie that can delight a lover of pirates. If you liked Scooby Doo's "Pirates Ahoy," you will probably like this.
Movie Review: Hank
Summary: 5 Stars
While I haven't received the DVD yet I have this movie on VHSD and it is argueably my favorite movie of all time. Not only is it fun for kids, I show it to my 5th grade students, but it is a hoot for adults as well. It is a must see, a must have. I can't wait to have my own copy on DVD.Movie Review: Great Muppet Fun
Summary: 4 Stars
I love the Muppets and this movie is one of my favorites. It's a wonderful Muppet adventure. The music is fun; Miss Piggy's entrance chant is great! The cabin fever number is a hoot! Long John Silver looks too clean cut to be a pirate. That is my only criticism. My kids are adults now and we still enjoy watching the movie together.Movie Review: A Family Favorite
Summary: 5 Stars
If you enjoy the Muppets, then you're bound to love this comical rendition of a classic tale. With Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and Rizzo as key roles, it's hard to go wrong. Even the Swedish Chef makes a cameo. My entire family loves this movie, and I was glad to find it on DVD, to replace our very old (and very worn) VHS tape. Movie Review: muppet treasure island
Summary: 5 Stars
my seller was awsome. the item was shipped and recieved in one week.the item was in brand new condition for being used.i wish everythng i buy online was in such good shape.
Summary of Muppet Treasure Island [VHS]
Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate tale takes on a life of its own in the hands of the hilarious Muppets(TM)! MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND(TM) -- the Muppets' very first action-adventure -- is the fun-packed, music-filled, high-seas swashbuckler the entire family will enjoy over and over. It all begins when young Jim Hawkins inherits a long-lost map to a pirate's treasure. Jim hires the great ship Hispaniola where he meets the good Captain Smollett (Kermit the Frog) and the evil yet charming Long John Silver (Tim Curry). With adventure in their hearts and treasure chests of gold in their eyes, they set sail on the bounding main only to discover danger at every turn -- including Benjamina Gunn (Miss Piggy), Treasure Island's worshipped love goddess who's dressed to kill! Featuring a rollicking musical score by Academy Award(R)-winning Hans Zimmer (THE LION KING, 1994), MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND is a real gem that "explodes with wit, weirdness, and wildy inventive fun." (New York Post)Kids love this Muppet take on Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate classic, about the pirate Long John Silver (Tim Curry) and his takeover of a ship in order to track down buried treasure. His friend and then nemesis is earnest cabin boy Jim Hawkins (Kevin Bishop), who teams with the captain of the ship (Kermit the Frog) and several shipmates (including Gonzo, Ratso, and Fozzie) to foil Long John's nefarious plot. An odd subplot finds Captain Kermit stopping at a desert island to find his long-lost love (Miss Piggy--who else?). The Muppets have not lost their wild sense of humor, which works on enough levels to amply entertain children and their parents in imaginative fashion. --Marshall Fine
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